BOEM to resume evaluating requests to study Atlantic OCS potential

In accordance with Secretarial Order 3350, which implements President Trump's America-First Offshore Energy Strategy, the Department of the Interior will move forward to resume its evaluation of applications from six companies seeking permits to conduct geological and geophysical activities in the Atlantic Ocean, upon the grant of the remand by the Interior Board of Land Appeals.

"Seismic surveying helps a variety of federal and state partners better understand our nation's offshore areas, including locating offshore hazards, siting of wind turbines, as well as offshore energy development," said Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. "Allowing this scientific pursuit enables us to safely identify and evaluate resources that belong to the American people. This will play an important role in the president's strategy to create jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign energy resources."